Dems open GJ office

The Colorado branch of Organizing for America is opening an office in Grand Junction today.

The group, an extention of President Barack Obama's presidential campaign, is opening its western Colorado regional office at 546 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction.

Supporters are planning a celebration at 4:30 p.m. today.

The group describes itself as a grassroots project of the Democratic National Committee that is aimed at building support for the president's so-called agenda for change. It is opening similar offices across the nation.